Hi, I’m Nikole!
The Heart & Soul Behind Sugar on the Shelf
“Homemade with love, baked with faith” • “Made with love, poured in prayer”
Nikole • Heart & Soul Behind Sugar on the Shelf
Mom to 2 Girls
Small-Batch Baker
Welcome! And If You’ve Been Here For A While… Hi Again!
Lately I’ve had quite a few new faces join me here, so I thought it was time to reintroduce myself! If you’re new here, welcome! And if you’ve been here for a while… hi again!
My name is Nikole, I’m 38 years old, a mom to two girls, and I’m the heart and soul behind Sugar on the Shelf.
“What started as baking cakes and cookies for fun for my family and friends eventually turned into the crazy idea of, 'Hmmmm… maybe I could share my baked goods with the people around me!' And somehow, here we are!”
So, since you’re here, I thought I’d share a few things about me that have absolutely nothing to do with cookies… well, mostly!
A Few Things About Me
That have absolutely nothing to do with cookies… well, mostly.
Faith at the Heart of Everything
I love Jesus with my whole heart. Without Him, none of this would be possible. Sugar on the Shelf is not only woman-owned, but it is also faith-based, and that is a non-negotiable for me. My faith is at the heart of everything I do.
I LOVE FALL (Apple Everything!)
It is hands down my favorite season. BUT… fall means apple everything. Pumpkin? Absolutely not—and yes, I know I bake pumpkin goodies. That’s just me being nice to all my pumpkin-loving people. You’re welcome!
Big Reader & Romantasy Fan
I don’t have nearly as much time for it these days, but when I do get the chance, I’m probably curled up with a book. My favorite book of all time is A Court of Thorns and Roses, so if I suddenly disappear toward the end of October… I’m fine. I’m just reading the newly released book 6.
Ankle Touching Is Banned
I HATE having my ankles touched. I don’t know why. I don’t know where this came from. I just know it feels so weird and honestly should probably be illegal!
I Dislike Winter (With 1 Exception)
Snow should be nonexistent… EXCEPT on Christmas morning. That is the one and only exception I will allow.
My Comfort TV Squad
My comfort shows include Gilmore Girls, The Office, and Judge Judy. And don’t judge me for Judge Judy—she gives good advice!
My Favorite Baked Good
A warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven with a cold glass of milk. There is absolutely nothing better. I will not be taking questions at this time.
One of My Absolute Favorite Things About This Business is YOU.
I genuinely love meeting every single one of my customers. Hearing that you loved something I baked, seeing you come back for another cookie, watching you take a chance on one of my creations, and hearing about your experience with my Blind Date with a Cookie concept means more to me than you probably realize.
So if you see me at an event or at the Appleton Farmers Market, PLEASE stop by and say hi! I would love to meet you.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for following along. Thank you for shopping local, sharing my posts, telling your friends about me, coming to the markets, trying my cookies, and supporting this dream of mine.
Every single purchase, comment, share, recommendation, and kind word means my little business gets to keep growing. And for that, I am forever grateful and humbled.
Sugar on the Shelf would be nothing without all of you. And trust me… there is so much more coming out of this kitchen. Especially when it comes to those Blind Date with a Cookie creations!
Now tell me… Who Are You?
I’d love to get to know you! Drop a comment on our Facebook page or say hi at our market & pop-up booth and tell me:
What is your favorite season?
What is your go-to comfort show?
What is one weird thing you secretly hate?
What is your #1 favorite baked good of all time?